The Eye of Horus, also known as left wedjat eye or udjat eye, specular to the Eye of Ra (right wedjat eye), is a concept and symbol in ancient Egyptian religion that represents well-being, healing, and protection.

Horus was often the ancient Egyptians' national tutelary deity. He was usually depicted as a falcon-headed man wearing the pschent, or a red and white crown, as a symbol of kingship over the entire kingdom of Egypt.

Horus, in ancient Egyptian religion, a god in the form of a falcon whose right eye was the sun or morning star, representing power and quintessence, and whose left eye was the moon or evening star, representing healing. Falcon cults, which were in evidence from late predynastic times, were widespread in Egypt.

2020年1月9日 · Horus Story: the Eye of Horus was seen by the ancient Egyptians as a symbol for protection and kingship. Known as the “Wedjat”, the origin story of the Eye of Horus can be traced to a Pre-dynastic deity called Wadjet – a solar deity.

Eye of Horus, in ancient Egypt, symbol representing protection, health, and restoration. According to Egyptian myth , Horus lost his left eye in a struggle with Seth . The eye was magically restored by Hathor , and this restoration came to symbolize the process of making whole and healing.

2 天之前 · The symbol is frequently seen in ancient burials — especially on a type of amulet known as the wedjat (or udjat). Sometimes, the Eye of Horus is also featured on coffins and inside tomb chapels.

2017年9月10日 · The Eye of Horus is one of several ancient Egyptian symbols instantly recognizable as originating from that advanced civilization which has left the world so many wonders of architecture and learning.

2020年12月5日 · The eye of Horus (or Udjat eye) is an inescapable symbol of Egyptian mythology. Its decisive role in the battle between Horus and Set as well as its presumed protective virtues make it a flagship emblem of ancient Egypt.

2018年11月18日 · The Eye of Horus is one of the best-known symbols of ancient Egypt. Known also as the Wadjet, this magical symbol is believed to provide protection, health, and rejuvenation.

2020年1月20日 · One such hieroglyphic symbol is the Eye of Horus (The Egyptian Eye), which is arguably the most recognized symbol in ancient Egypt. The Eye is named after one of the most powerful and influential Egyptian gods that made up the Ennead, Horus.